S-MiZ 35 (Schrapnellmine-Zünder 35) S-Mine igniter.
An example of a German S-MiZ 35 (Schrapnellmine-Zünder 35) the primary pressure-activated, instantaneous igniter for the German AP S-mine ( "Bouncing Betty" ). Featuring a 3-pronged head that triggered the mine with roughly 15 lbs ( 7kg )
of pressure, firing a 4 second delay charge to launch the mine. This example, manufacture marked RR is unusual in being left in bright aluminium rathe... read more
Eire 1965 Mills 36 Grenade manual.
1965, dual language manual produced by the Irish ( Eire ) Defence Forces for the use of the venerable Mills 36 Grenade. 141pgs covering all aspects of the grenade from workings, deployment, cup discharger to destruction of blinds. Illustrated through out with diagrams. Unusual and in good, used condition with some light marking. read more
25.00 GBP
Third Reich Driving Licence grouping.
A grouping of three documents to a Franz Burger. First is a 1938 photographic Civil driving licence which has subsequently been endorsed by Pioneer Btl.57. Wehrmacht Fuhrerschein made out to Uffz.Burger of the 29th Feldgendarmerie Trupp (mot ). It is clear that at some point Burger was wounded during his service with 29 Div who were active in Poland, France, Stalingrad and Italy as the group i... read more
60.00 GBP
WW1 German Mdl.17 Eierhandgranate Na.
An example of a WW1 German Mdl.17 Eierhandgranate Na. Less cumbersome,than the heavy Kugelhandgranaten or unwieldy Steilhandgranaten (stick grenades), the egg grenade was an ideal compromise fulfilling the function of both an offensive and a defensive grenade. This example is fitted with the Mdl.15 fuze, probably the 5 sec delay which still has vestiges of its paper seal but missing the wire p... read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 Third Reich K98 Bayonet Frog.
Wartime Third Reich K98 bayonet frog. Good, sound condition with what appears to be a residual RbNr. to the reverse. read more
48.00 GBP
15/Jag.Rgt.75 Casualty Wehrpass grouping.
Wehrpass and photograph grouping to Uffz.Jakob Treis who was killed in Russia on 18.02.42 serving with 15/Jag.Rgt.75. Treis previously served with Pz.Jg.Zg.Inf.Rgt.579, I.R.80, 463, 506 and 504 achieving the rank of Unteroffizer in August 1940. A well documented service record shows Treis present with the advance through the Low Counties and fighting in France throughout June 1940. Subsequently... read more
No.69 MkI Hand Grenade.
Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with a No.247MkII " All Ways " fuse and filled with Amatol ( indicated by green filling ring ). Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces.
Grenade in excellent condition with clear markings with painted filling and inspection markings, small chips to filling plug and cap. Manufactured in 1940 by D.L.R. all parts including fuse... read more
195.00 GBP
Wooden handled 3rd Patt. Fighting Knife.
An example of the wooden handled 3rd Patt. Fighting Knife. Of wartime construction contained in a Wilkinson's style of scabbard. Clear signs of sharpening and use with a chip to the handle and some hairline cracks. The scabbard has been modified by the removal of the elastic retainer and the cutting of the scabbard body to retain the knife in the scabbard in a more positive manner. A good examp... read more
165.00 GBP
Victorian Blue Cloth helmet stickpin.
Silver stickpin in the form of a Victorian blue cloth helmet contained in its original presentation box. 76mm in length in the form of a tiepin/sweetheart. read more
55.00 GBP
Post War Commando beret.
A good, characterful example of a Royal Marine Commando veteran's beret. Private purchase from Louis Bernard & Jack Blair a service outfitters with branches at various times in Plymouth, Gosport, Fareham and Portsmouth. The beret has been carefully shaped and shaved to the nap. The blackened RM badge is backed with black plastic and held together with the ubiquitous black insulation tape used ... read more